The addition of four commonly prescribed opioids to the DOT drug testing panel effective January 1, 2018, has left some drivers...
MROs May Sound the Alarm Even if a DOT Test is Negative
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Managing Drivers with Prescription Drugs
Prescription Drugs and Commercial Motor Vehicle Operation Do Not Always Mix Our society continues to be challenged with opioid...
FMCSA Issues Final Rule on Electronic Exchange of Driver History Records
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule requiring State Driver Licensing Agencies to implement a...
TSA Extends TWIC Expiration For Six Months
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Transportation Security Administration has granted a temporary exemption from requirements in 49 CFR part 1572 regarding the expiration of certain...
FMCSA Extends and Expands Emergency Declaration
On April 8, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended and expanded its emergency declaration. The Emergency Declaration, which had been issued to move essential supplies...
CDC & CISA Guidance for Essential Workers
On April 9, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released an important update regarding the continued health,...
How do I disinfect the cab of a unit where my driver tested positive for COVID-19 or advises they have been in contact with someone that is positive in their household?
The American Trucking Association Technology Maintenance Council (TMC) has updated the Recommended Practice (RP) 443 In-Cab Cleaning and Deodorizing Guidelines provide fleets a method for...
Free Driver COVID-19 Training Video
Training provider Instructional Technologies Inc. (ITI), is offering a free course for drivers on COVID-19 safety. COVID-19: What Drivers Need To Know helps drivers understand the impact of the...
FMCSA Grants Temporary Authority for Carriers Helping During Pandemic
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is waiving application fees for motor carriers and passenger carriers applying for Temporary Operating Authority during the coronavirus...
CVSA Publishes 2020 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria
The 2020 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) was published by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and went into effect on April 1. The OOSC is the decision-making guide...
10 Tips for Driving Safely in Work Zones
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed, and people may be working on or near the road. SLOW DOWN! Speeding is one of the major causes of work zone...
How to Clean Your IC Bus
General Cleaning Information Chemicals used to clean or disinfect your IC Bus can adversely affect materials used to build the vehicle. Many common cleaning chemicals can damage or ruin the...